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Beach Cab Resort, hotel in Arugam Bay

Beach Cab Resort is set in Arugam Bay, 70 metres from Arugam bay surf point, 2.4 km from Muhudu Maha Viharaya and 11 km from Magul Maha Viharaya.

Very Clean, nice room 20 meters from the beach! Really nice and helpfull host, helps to organize everything, fair prices for arugam bay.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
153 reviews
Price from
£28.53
per night
Aqua Blue, hotel in Arugam Bay

Set in Arugam Bay, 100 metres from Arugam Bay Beach and 2.2 km from Pasarichenai Beach, Aqua Blue offers spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

We had the absolute best stay at aqua blue!!! The location is just great, the beach is really close and there are a lot of restaurants and bars nearby. The room was nice and clean and we really loved the balcony with the hammock. The breakfast and food in general at aqua blue is absolutely delicious! But what I loved most about aqua blue is how warmly we were welcomed and how lovely everybody has been to us during our stay. Basheer and his team always did their best to make our stay as comfortable and amazing as possible. We felt like we were part of a family. Basheer also helped us with so many activities like surfing, safari, cooking class etc. which were such great experiences! There is no better place to stay in Arugam Bay than in the Aqua Blue Hotel!!!
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
236 reviews
Price from
£61.13
per night
Forcus Cabanas, hotel in Arugam Bay

Situated in Arugam Bay, Forcus Cabanas offers peaceful and quiet accommodation set amidst lush tropical greenery. It operates a 24-hour front desk and provides comfortable rooms with free WiFi access....

Simply a 10. Super location, 5 mins walk from the beach and also very nearby all restaurants. The cabanas are very clean and there is plenty of room. Last but not least, the owners are really really nice!
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
160 reviews
Price from
£41.50
per night
Hakuna Matata Arugambay, hotel in Arugam Bay

Situated 80 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Hakuna Matata Arugambay offers accommodation with a patio, as well as an open-air bath and a garden.

Delicious Breakfast, nice staff and a great location
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
291 reviews
Price from
£41.50
per night
Starfish Cabbana, hotel in Arugam Bay

Boasting garden views, Starfish Cabbana offers accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 300 metres from Arugam Bay Beach.

Nice staff, they gave us lot of recommendations about places and restaurants, it's near to the center but very quiet. We enjoyed a lot
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
83 reviews
Price from
£31.69
per night
Hilltop House, hotel in Arugam Bay

Set 200 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Hilltop House offers a garden, and air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

Super friendly host. The room was big and and clean. Same goes for the bed. We had a really good time here and would come again.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
57 reviews
Price from
£73.42
per night
La Breeze, hotel in Arugam Bay

Set in Arugam Bay, within 90 metres of Arugam Bay Beach and 1.4 km of Pasarichenai Beach, La Breeze offers accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

I loved the place! It was very calm and great for relaxing. The room was super clean. The stuff very helpful and provided great service. I can highly recommend the place.
Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
£21.78
per night
Maccan's Village, hotel in Arugam Bay

Situated in Arugam Bay, within 70 metres of Arugam Bay Beach and 2 km of Pasarichenai Beach, Maccan's Village features accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive....

Best Wi-Fi, located middle of the town. Breakfast was delicious. Overall best
Scored 10
10
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£14.74
per night
Upali Beach Surf Resort & Café, hotel in Arugam Bay

Set in Arugam Bay and only a few steps from Arugam Bay Beach, Upali Beach Surf Resort & Café offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

We loved everything at Upali! It was perfect location- right on the point, staff were amazing, room was very clean and comfortable. Couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. Thank you so much. We will be back!!!!!!
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
16 reviews
Price from
£25.47
per night
Feel the Waves, hotel in Arugam Bay

Located 200 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Feel the Waves offers a private beach area, a garden and air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

The place is directly on the beach, we just need to walk out from the room and can see the amazing sandy beach. The staff was chilled and friendly, they take their time for everything (other comments can say the service is slow, but we felt the vibes of this relaxed atmosphere). :) we had a twin bed room, but they kindly attached it and set the bed again. The breakfast was great. :) try the All I Avo Want. We loved this place, we sorry that we can’t stay more night.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
148 reviews
Price from
£45.28
per night
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  • Avg. price/night: £16.75
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 18 reviews
    It IS a wonderful place , fairly close to the city centre, but distant enough to be quiet and relaxed while listening to the waves at the room's porch. But the best thing is the people that works there, they are very helpfull and charming. Faish, the owner, will do everything he can to make you Happy. We recomend it!
    carlos
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £25.66
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 356 reviews
    Calm, peaceful but still very social atmosphere. Great hostel run by a lovely team. The facilities are consistently kept clean which I appreciated. The location was in a quiet area, but still walking distance to the Arugam bay main area. They also provided bicycles which was awesome.
    Mashoto
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 120 reviews
    loved the location, close enough to town (free bikes) but quiet beach front. Great hosts and staff, chilled and helpful, nice food, great pool and lounge areas
    Damon
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £44.48
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 36 reviews
    Great host, great location, great place! The property itself was perfect, right on main break for very good location. Mo the host was very friendly and was always making sure we was okay and new how to get about etc… if this is your first time in Arugam bay this will be a perfect starting spot! Thank you Mo. 😎
    S
    Sara M
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £45.28
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 248 reviews
    The best place in Arugam Bay. A beautiful and well-kept yard. A clean, spacious and comfortable room - linen towels everything. A fun balcony to sit at night with a book in a hammock. Quiet and comfortable location close to many local restaurants with delicious and cheap food. And most importantly, Mohammed the owner is simply a charming and kind man who always makes sure that he is comfortable and indulges in the delicacies prepared by his mother
    Asaf
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £19.62
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 201 reviews
    Great location, very close to the beach and in the city center. The host was great we felt very comfortable :) he helped us with everything!
    Alina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £30.56
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 145 reviews
    Great location, the beach is a 15 metres walk down the alley way. Restaurants and cafes close by and even has a little handy mart attached to the accommodation. The room was clean cool and quiet. The hosts were friendly and very welcoming. All in all a nice place to stay.
    Adam
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £12.07
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 109 reviews
    Alan is a great host at Eastwind. The location is great, being close to the surf breaks but being set back from the main road so it was quiet. There is a great outside area where you can sit and watch the monkeys and relax.
    Louise
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £37.69
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 67 reviews
    Really nice place, spacious rooms, good mattress, nice clean bathroom and really nice owner and host. They are very friendly, helpful and hardworking. The breakfast was good, everyday a fresh fruit juice. Also the location is on the main road - but a 10 minute walk from the clubs/bars, which makes for quiet night without noise so you can sleep well. Also good restaurants/supermarkets and surfshops are close to the Surfers Park. The price/quality is really good here and you'll feel right at home.
    Léa
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 133 reviews
    I stayed on Dorm AC Hostel and booked start with three nights and finally extended for 10 days. Amazing service and very nice helps from owner Sam for everything in here Sri Lanka. And 2 boys and 4 Girls we all are 7 and stayed on the Dorm. And also this is our 9 th guesthouse that we stayed in Sri Lanka. THIS IS THE MOST WELCOMING AND BEST EXCELLENT SERVICE HOSTEL IN SRI LANKA AND SAM IS GREAT HOST
    vittorio valentino
    Solo traveller